Episode 53 | Craig Odanovich [“Craig's Record Factory: A Young Entrepreneur's Journey Through the 70's and 80's”]

Craig Odanovich grew up in Flour Bluff, Texas. In an era before Dairy Queen officially expanded their menu beyond dessert, he learned entrepreneurial principles working for the family-owned franchise. Later as a young music entrepreneur, he launched a successful record store: Craig's Record Factory. It was a time when neighborhood record stores were still a prime point of connection between popular music and the public. <br /><br />The experience augmented Craig's passion for music and prepared him for future business ventures. He rose to the executive level in the early video rental industry. He competed neck-to-neck with Blockbuster and led growth for the regional grocery chain H-E-B, continuing to apply his skills towards building value in subsequent competitive business arenas until his retirement. <br /><br />Not one to shy away from a new endeavor, Craig dove into writing. In two and a half years, he published the steamy adventure trilogy, the “Black Widow Trainer”. Throughout the many stages of his career, he maintained interest in popular music and film. Three decades of avidly collecting music and watching movies provided a wellspring of inspiration for Craig and he’s chronicled it all in “Craig's Record Factory: A Young Entrepreneur's Journey Through the 70's and 80's”. <br /><br /><br />Purchase a copy of “Craig's Record Factory: A Young Entrepreneur's Journey Through the 70's and 80's” through Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Craigs-Record-Factory-Entrepreneurs-Journey/dp/1955342210/" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Craigs-Record-Factory-Entrepreneurs-Journey/dp/1955342210/</a><br /><br /><br />Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qdpyBy3hvFhCJc3DdBZqu?si=64779e3f8a074848" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qdpyBy3hvFhCJc3DdBZqu?si=64779e3f8a074848</a><br /><br />Visit the Craig’s Record Factory Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/craigsrecordfactory" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/cra